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Meet our March Member of the Month

Meet Dave Ruegg, one of Core Club's Personal Trainers.

He graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2009 with a degree in exercise science/kinesiology and a focus in coaching and health. This past year he decided to pursue a graduate program in physical therapy and corrective exercise and it was during that time he started his work here at Core Club.

Dave says, "Working here has been a perfect fit for me. This gym has it all: free weights, a variety of cardio, advanced equipment, privacy and a great staff. Not to mention the performance center we just added downstairs really has added a whole new exciting element to our facility. I strive to push our clients and members to their fullest potential and support them in reaching their goals. If you are interested in a free consultation with me, lets chat!"

Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup pumpkin puree (from the can or homemade)

1 cup canned diced tomatoes (chopped into smaller chunks)

1 cup vegetable stock or water

1 can black beans (15 oz)

1/2 can chick peas (7.5 oz)

1 tablespoon cumin powder (start with half the amount, and add more, to taste)

2 tablespoons chili powder (start with 1 tablespoon, reduce or add more, depending on your tastes)

salt and pepper

Directions

1) In a large pot or skillet, cook chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes on medium heat until soft.

2) Add pumpkin, canned tomatoes, vegetable stock, black beans and chick peas to pot. Add half the cumin and half the chili powder, stir everything well, and season with salt and pepper. Taste your chili, season some more with salt and pepper if needed. Add the remaining cumin (or more) and remaining chili powder (or more), if desired. Bring to boil, make sure to stir all ingredients well together to combine flavors and spices. Reduce to simmer and cook for 20 minutes on simmer.

3) Serve in soup bowls, garnished with chopped green onion.

TRX and Youth

TRX is a great sport training approach for youth fitness and an overall functional tool for youth. It is important to understand that when training young athletes, the goal is not to lose weight or gain strength, but more so to focus on working toward enhancing their skills while they are young. With TRX, your strength, speed, flexibility and cardiorespiratory will naturally increase overtime.

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